# The Horse-Thieves explained — Short Fiction

> Chapter companion for Short Fiction by Aleksandr Kuprin.

## What happens

A group of horse-thieves, including Buzyga and Kashintzev, are startled by a wild boar while attempting to steal horses. The encounter disrupts their plans and highlights the dangers and unpredictability of their criminal life.

## Character check-ins

### Buzyga

One of the horse-thieves, startled by the wild boar.

### Kashintzev

Another horse-thief present during the boar encounter.

## Links

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